In its 37th year, Shark Week is the Discovery Channel's annual weeklong slate of shark-related programming. This year's event kicked off Sunday, July 20, with "Dancing With Sharks," an inter-species dance competition hosted by returning "Dancing With the Stars" frontman Tom Bergeron.

Shark Week debuted on the Discovery Channel on July 20 and continues with thrilling programming until Saturday, July 26. Here's how to watch.

Have you noticed the sharks are late this year? Shark Week 2025 finally splashed onto our screens this past Sunday, just in time for the hottest days of the year — the perfect time to sit inside with the AC blasting while you watch hours of new shark content every night, or go take a dip in the water yourself (if you’re brave enough).

Here's how to watch Shark Week 2025. Shark Week airs on the Discovery Channel and can be streamed on Discovery+ and HBO Max. Streaming services Hulu and YouTube TV carry the Discovery Channel. All times mentioned below are in the eastern time zone.

Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” kicks off with a unique twist this year: “Dancing with Sharks.” Hosted by former “Dancing With the Stars” host Tom Bergeron, the show features scuba-diving shark handlers performing underwater dances with hammerhead sharks.